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> I think luck definitely plays a major role, but I also wonder if genetics is more at play than people are willing to admit.

I certainly include genetics in the 'luck' component of life, and I am under the impression most people do. ADHD and autism, for example, are extreme examples of genetic impact on executive function, which is commonly confused with willpower and other 'personal decisions'.




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